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Capitol Hill Stalls: Funding Deadlines and Redistricting Loom

12/30/2025

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Capitol Hill remains inactive as lawmakers are out until early January, leaving funding issues unresolved.
The government funding deadline is January 30 after Congress passed partial funding to avoid a shutdown.
The expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies could raise costs for many, prompting moderate Republicans to seek a temporary extension.
Mid-decade redistricting efforts intensify as parties seek advantages, with map-related lawsuits likely to continue into the new year.

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Story summary

Capitol Hill remains inactive as lawmakers are out until early January, leaving funding issues unresolved.
The government funding deadline is January 30 after Congress passed partial funding to avoid a shutdown.
The expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies could raise costs for many, prompting moderate Republicans to seek a temporary extension.
Mid-decade redistricting efforts intensify as parties seek advantages, with map-related lawsuits likely to continue into the new year.